2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 530.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Silverado | 530 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
